JP2008113989A - Juicer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a juicer capable of obtaining juices of different qualities by a simple configuration. <P>SOLUTION: The juicer has: a main body 4 with a built-in motor 3; a separation basket 1 rotationally driven by the motor 3 and provided with a cutter 7; and a filter 2 freely detachably equipped inside the separation basket 1 for making lees stay inside and separating the juice. A position for locking the filter 2 to the separation basket 1 can be changed in a vertical direction. By changing the position of the filter 2 in a height direction when locking the filter 2 to the separation basket 1, a gap between the bottom surface of the separation basket 1 and the lower end of the filter 2 is changed, and the flow path of the juice is changed. Thus, the juices of the different qualities are obtained matched with the preference of a user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a juicer used in homes and the like, and more particularly to a cocoon retention type juicer.

In this type of conventional juicer, a filter having a large number of slits is detachably attached to a predetermined position of the separation rod (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
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  However, according to the configuration of the conventional juicer, the quality of the juice is determined by the slit width of the filter and the flow path configuration of the juice after passing through the slit, and there is a problem that only a constant quality can be obtained.

  This invention solves the said conventional subject, and it aims at providing the juicer from which a juice of a different quality is obtained according to a user preference.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, a juicer of the present invention includes a main body incorporating an electric motor, a separation rod rotated by the electric motor and provided with a cutter, and is detachably mounted on the separation rod and has a hook inside. And a filter for separating the juice by being retained, and the position where the filter is locked to the separation basket can be changed in the vertical direction. When the filter is locked to the separation basket, the position of the filter is changed. By changing in the height direction, the gap between the bottom of the separation basket and the lower end of the filter changes, and the juice flow path changes, so that juice of different quality can be obtained according to the user's preference It is.

  The juicer of the present invention changes the position of the filter in the vertical direction with respect to the separation basket, changes the gap between the bottom surface of the separation basket and the lower end of the filter, and changes the flow path of the juice. The amount of fiber effluent changes and juice of different quality is obtained.

  A first invention includes a main body having a built-in electric motor, a separation basket that is rotationally driven by the electric motor and includes a cutter, and a filter that is detachably installed in the separation basket and retains the basket inside to separate juice. The position where the filter is locked to the separating rod can be changed in the vertical direction. When the filter is locked to the separating rod, the position of the filter is changed in the height direction, Since the gap between the bottom of the bottle and the lower end of the filter changes and the flow path of the juice changes, juices of different qualities can be obtained according to the user's preference.

  In the second invention, in particular, the separation rod of the first invention is provided with a plurality of sets of locking portions having different heights for locking the filter, and only the position where the filter is set on the separation rod is changed. With this simple operation, the filter can be set at different heights, and the juice flow path can be switched to obtain different quality juices.

  In particular, the third aspect of the invention is such that the locking portion of the separation rod of the second aspect is a substantially L-shaped locking recess, and the filter is provided with a locking projection that engages with the locking recess. It is possible to simply and surely position in the height direction by bayonet fitting to the separating rod.

  In the fourth invention, in particular, the separation cup of any one of the first to third inventions and the upper opening vicinity of the filter are enlarged in diameter, and a step is provided in each, after the juice passes through the filter. The juice passage composed of the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the separation basket and the outer peripheral surface of the filter becomes a crank shape due to the level difference, and when the filter is set at different positions in the vertical direction, Along with the gap between the lower ends of the filter, the gap in the vertical direction also changes at the step portion of the separation basket and the filter, so that the amount of fibrous outflow in the juice changes and different types of juice are obtained.

  In particular, the fifth aspect of the invention is such that both ends of a substantially semicircular handle are pivotally supported at the upper end of the filter according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, and the rotatable handle is raised. Since the filter can be attached to and detached from the separation basket, it is easy to hold and can be easily attached and detached.

  In particular, the sixth aspect of the present invention has a large diameter in the vicinity of the upper opening of the separation rod and the filter of the second aspect of the invention, and a step is provided on each of them, and both ends of a substantially semicircular handle are rotated at the upper end of the filter. Supporting the shaft freely, the locking part of the separating rod is a substantially L-shaped locking recess, and the handle is provided with a locking projection that engages with the locking recess. By simply setting the convex part to the predetermined position of the separation rod, the position in the height direction of the filter can be changed reliably, the vertical gap between the bottom surface of the separation rod and the lower end of the filter, and the separation rod Since the gap in the vertical direction of each step of the filter changes, the amount of outflow of fiber in the juice changes, and juices of different qualities can be obtained.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
1 and 2 are longitudinal sectional views of a juicer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a separation rod and a filter of the juicer. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the set position is different in the vertical direction of the filter with respect to the separation rod.

  1, 2, and 3, the juicer according to the present embodiment includes a main body 4 that incorporates an electric motor 3, a container 5 and a lid 6 that are detachably locked to the main body 4, and is rotatable within the container 5. And a filter 2 that is provided with a plurality of slits 2a and is mounted in the separation rod 1, and the separation rod 1 is detachably attached to a connector 8 that is rotationally driven by an electric motor 3. It is set.

  Inside the separating rod 1, a set of substantially L-shaped locking recesses 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d are arranged at the same height, and a set of locking recesses 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d The stoppers 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d are disposed at the same height as the lower positions.

  On the other hand, the filter 2 is provided with a set of locking projections 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d, and the set of locking projections 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d includes locking recesses 9a, 9b, and 9c. , 9d and a set of locking recesses 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d can be detachably set by bayonet fitting.

  FIG. 1 shows the case where the locking projections 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d of the filter 2 are attached to the locking recesses 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d of the separating rod 1, and FIG. The case where the convex parts 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d are attached to the locking concave parts 10a, 10b, 10c, and 10d of the separating rod 1 is shown.

  Next, the operation and action of the juicer in the present embodiment will be described.

  When a material such as vegetables (not shown) is introduced from the material input port 6 a provided in the lid 6, and is pushed into the cutter 7 with the push rod 20, the introduced material is grated by the cutter 7. Then it scatters around and stays on the inner surface of the filter 2 and is separated into juice and straw. The juice passes through the slit 2 a of the filter 2 and is discharged from the separation basket 1 through a gap between the inner peripheral surface of the separation basket 1 and the outer peripheral surface of the filter 2.

  Here, when the locking projections 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d of the filter 2 are attached to the locking recesses 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d of the separation rod 1 as shown in FIG. Since the gap between the bottom of the filter 2 and the lower end of the filter 2 is widened, it is easy for solids to pass through and a thick juice is obtained.

  On the other hand, when the locking projections 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d of the filter 2 are attached to the locking recesses 10a, 10b, 10c, and 10d of the separation rod 1 as shown in FIG. The gap at the lower end of 2 is narrowed, so that the solid content does not pass through here, and a light juice is obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the filter 2 is set in the separation basket 1, a juicer that can obtain juices of different qualities can be obtained by a simple operation that simply changes the height position of the filter 2. can do.

(Embodiment 2)
4 and 5 are longitudinal sectional views of the juicer according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the separation rod and the filter. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the filter is shown in the vertical direction with respect to the separation rod. The set position is different. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component as the said Embodiment 1, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  4, 5, and 6, in the present embodiment, the diameter of the vicinity of the upper opening of each of the separation rod 12 and the filter 13 is increased, and a step is formed in the middle thereof. The juice passage formed by the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the separation basket 12 and the outer peripheral surface of the filter 13 has a crank shape.

  A set of locking recesses 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d are disposed at the same height inside the separation rod 12, and a set of locking recesses 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d are further connected to the locking recesses 14a, They are arranged at the same height at positions lower than 14b, 14c and 14d.

  On the other hand, at the upper end of the filter 13 having a large number of slits 13a, both ends of the substantially semicircular handles 16a and 16b are pivotally supported so that the handles 16a and 16b can be tilted horizontally. It can stand in a substantially vertical direction. The handle 16a is provided with locking projections 17a, 17d, and the handle 16b is provided with locking projections 17b, 17c. The locking projections 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d are respectively provided with locking recesses 14a, 14b. , 14c, 14d and a set of locking recesses 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d can be detachably locked by bayonet fitting.

  4 shows the case where the locking projections 17a, 17b, 17c, and 17d of the handles 16a and 16b are attached to the locking recesses 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d of the separating rod 12, and FIG. 5 shows the handles 16a and 16b. This shows a case where the locking projections 17a, 17b, 17c, and 17d are mounted on the locking recesses 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d of the separation rod 12.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the filter 13 is mounted in the locking recesses 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d of the separation rod 12, as shown in FIG. The gap between the filter 13 and the lower end of the filter 13 and the gap at the stepped portion are widened, so that solids can easily pass through and a thick juice can be obtained.

  On the other hand, when the filter 13 is mounted in the locking recesses 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d of the separation rod 12 as shown in FIG. 5, there is a gap between the bottom surface of the separation rod 12 and the lower end of the filter 13 and a gap in the step portion. Narrow and difficult to pass the solids, and a slick juice is obtained.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, juices of different qualities can be obtained by a simple operation simply by changing the position where the filter 13 is set on the separation basket 12. Further, since both ends of the handles 16a and 16b are rotatably provided at the upper end portion of the filter 13, the handles 16a and 16b are raised, and the filter 13 can be easily attached to and detached from the separating rod 12 and easily held. A juicer that can be easily attached and detached can be provided.

  As described above, the juicer according to the present invention can obtain juices of different qualities according to the user's preference with a simple configuration, and can be applied to a home-use or business-use juice-retaining juicer.

The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the juicer in Embodiment 1 of this invention Vertical view of the juicer A perspective view of the separation rod and filter of the juicer The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the juicer in Embodiment 2 of this invention Vertical view of the juicer A perspective view of the separation rod and filter of the juicer

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Separation basket 2 Filter 3 Electric motor 4 Main body 9a-9d, 10a-10d, 14a-14d, 15a-15d Locking recessed part (locking part)
11a-11d, 17a-17d Locking convex part 16a, 16b Handle

Claims (6)

A main body having a built-in electric motor, a separation bottle that is driven by the electric motor and provided with a cutter, and a filter that is detachably mounted in the separation bowl and that retains the grape inside to separate juice, A juicer in which the position of locking to the separating rod can be changed in the vertical direction. The juicer according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of sets of engaging portions having different heights for engaging the filter with the separating rod are provided. The juicer according to claim 2, wherein the locking portion of the separation rod is a substantially L-shaped locking recess, and the filter is provided with a locking projection that engages with the locking recess. The juicer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a diameter difference is provided in the vicinity of an upper opening of the separation rod and the filter, and a step is provided in each. The juicer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein both ends of a substantially semicircular handle are pivotally supported at the upper end of the filter. The upper part of the separation basket and the upper opening of the filter have a large diameter, and a step is provided on each of them. The juicer according to claim 2, wherein the handle is a substantially L-shaped locking recess, and the handle is provided with a locking projection that engages with the locking recess.

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